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December 20 2007

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A photograph taken through a dark doorway framing a procession of men in saffron-orange robes walking along a dirt path outdoors. At the centre, a long-haired man in orange robes walks beneath a large ornate parasol with fringed edges and red trim. Behind him, another man in orange holds a second parasol, and two smaller orange-and-red decorated umbrellas flank the group. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk among the robed participants, and one carries a ceremonial item on a tray. The scene is a ritual procession in an ashram setting with trees and open sky behind.2006-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a welcoming procession at an evening event. A long-haired figure in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala walks barefoot toward the centre, where an elderly saffron-robed monk wearing a large floral garland stands at a doorway. Three multicoloured tasselled umbrellas are held above the group, and attendants in white and saffron stand around them. On the right, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a silver tray with a yellow plantain or fruit offering and flowers. A coloured mat lies on the concrete floor, and white plastic chairs sit at the right edge.2008-03-24December 23 20082008-12-23FEB-2007-01Saffron-robed monks walk through a covered temple entrance during a welcoming procession. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl holds a decorated orange and red banner pole. Behind them, multicoloured parasols with tasselled edges are carried by attendants in white and yellow. The central figure wears an orange robe, hands folded at his chest, and walks barefoot beside a bald monk in orange who also has hands pressed together. A tall palm tree and a temple spire appear in the background.2009-10-15A night-time procession entering a doorway at an ashram. A bald man in a pink-orange robe wearing a long yellow-white marigold garland walks at the center, flanked by monks in saffron-orange robes. A young boy in white stands to the side. A man in white dhoti with an orange shawl carries a silver kalasha topped with green mango leaves and a coconut. Two attendants hold up multicoloured fringed parasols, and a woman in orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala walks at the left. White plastic chairs and a red mat are at the lower right.2008-03-24FEB-2007-01A procession moves through a covered open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with a yellow-and-orange headwrap. Behind and beside him, attendants in white and cream kurtas and dhotis carry large colourful ceremonial umbrellas with orange and gold fringe and embroidered panels. Several people in orange sannyasi-style clothing walk alongside, and a figure on the left wears a saffron robe. Banana leaves and a tent are visible outside. The scene looks like a ritual procession or ashram walk.2008-12-27A procession moves through a doorway of a whitewashed hall decorated with green leaf garlands and orange marigold strings. Four people in saffron-orange robes lead, carrying brass and silver vessels and trays; the central figure has long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, the others wear beaded necklaces. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl carries a silver pot with greenery on a tray. Red and multicoloured umbrellas are held above them, and people in white clothing stand at the sides. Orange and gold hanging decorations frame the entrance.2009-09-29November 25 20062006-11-25Night-time photograph of a reception procession at an outdoor entrance. An elderly sannyasi in a red-orange shawl and robe walks barefoot across a doormat, reaching out with one hand, while a younger woman in orange robes smiles beside him. A man in a saffron shawl with a full dark beard stands at left, and a bald man in orange holds a yellow-bound book near the centre. A man in white dhoti and orange shawl at right holds a silver-lattice tray of pink flowers and a small brass kalasha. A colourful fringed umbrella with tasselled edges, its panels printed with a bird emblem, is held overhead, and a red-and-gold ornate pole stands behind. Pink-flowered carpet lies on the floor.2008-02-10A procession moves along a red carpet through a temple hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated metal roof. In the foreground, a man in an orange-saffron dhoti with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold ornaments walks with his hands joined, his long swept-back hair visible. Behind him, a man in white dhoti holds a large red, yellow and multicoloured umbrella with tassels over the procession. Several men in white dhotis and shawls with gold-yellow sashes and beaded necklaces follow, some carrying items, with a wooden box and a table along the right side. Framed photographs and a printed notice hang on the wall behind.2010-12-28